NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Youth Justice Topics
Funding is available for research evaluating juvenile justice prosecution and reentry practices to help improve youth justice policies and practices.
Funder: National Institute of Justice
Due Dates: June 10, 2026 (Grants.gov) | June 17, 2026 (JustGrants)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $4,000,000 | Up to $4,000,000 per award | ~5 awards expected
Summary: Supports evaluation projects to inform policy and practice in youth justice, focusing on prosecution and reentry practices.
Description
This opportunity from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks proposals for rigorous research and evaluation projects aimed at informing policy and practice in the field of youth justice. The solicitation specifically invites applications addressing two key areas:
- Evaluations on juvenile justice system prosecution
- Evaluations of juvenile reentry practices
The goal is to generate evidence that can improve outcomes for youth involved in the justice system and inform national, state, and local policy and practice.
